Midwifery

Undertake the Bachelor of Midwifery to develop the professional skills required in providing care, education, support and advice to expectant mothers (and parents) through pregnancy, birth and the weeks that follow.The Bachelor of Midwifery is underpinned by an innovative, inquiry-based approach to learning that has been informed in international best practice by industry experts, and responds to current national and global population health challenges.Practical learning in a hospital starts in your first semester of study. You'll learn from practising clinicians who have extensive midwifery experience, as well as lecturers who are among the best in Australia and leaders in teaching and research.Benefit from a program that applies theory to specific case studies designed to reflect what it's like to really work with women and parents from diverse backgrounds. Generally, you will stay in the same placement hospital for the duration of your degree.Graduate job-ready after undertaking more than 1300 hours of supervised clinical placements including continuity of care experiences, which involve accompanying women through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.Through innovative learning and hands-on clinical experience you can gain the expertise to play a pivotal role in communities around the world as you help new parents build their confidence and celebrate the essence of life.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEHands-on skillsUndertake rostered clinical placement shifts and training sessions in case studies that include women and parents from diverse backgrounds. This will consolidate your skills and knowledge to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's National Competency Standards for midwives .TEACHING SPACESHospital placementsUQ partners with a number of hospitals in South East Queensland including the Mater Hospital (South Brisbane), Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Caboolture Hospital, Redlands Private...